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80% of water lost before reaching taps- Operators Without Borders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A massive amount of water is lost while making its way to taps in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Govt mulls automated maintenance & operations for new Paraquita Bay Water Treatment Plant
SHENZHEN, China—The Virgin Islands Government is actively investigating the potential of automation in the maintenance operations of its upcoming water treatment facility at Paraquita Bay, following observations made during a recent visit to a cutting-edge plant overseas.
Failing pressure-valve & transportation issues blamed for JvD water woes- SFC Report
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mr Brian Davis has advised that a failing pressure-reducing valve and transportation issues are the reasons for the water issues being experienced on Jost van Dyke since April 2024.
20 complete Leak Detection Workshop led by Water Research Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty (20) participants from the Water and Sewage Department, Department of Facilities Management, Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, and His Majesty's Prison have completed a comprehensive Leak Detection Workshop organised by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and led by Water Research Centre (WRc).
Water & Sewerage ePortal coming- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Residents of the Virgin Islands will soon be able to make payments to the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) online.
Competitive bidding process was done for $100M loan- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Dr Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Ministry of Finance facilitated a bidding process before agreeing to the one hundred-million-dollar loan from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
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Several areas to face overnight water disruptions over technical issue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several areas in the Virgin Islands (VI) are scheduled to face overnight water disruptions due to a technical issue at the local Seven Seas Desalination Plant.
UPDATE: Girl who drowned @ Savannah Bay identified as Dauria Alexander
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Our news centre can now confirm that the girl who drowned at Savannah Bay on Virgin Gorda on March 31, 2024, is Dauria Alexander, a student of Enis Adams Primary School.
Water could be coming to farmers @ Paraquita Bay- Smith-Berkeley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The vexing issue of water for farming continues to be a challenge for farmers who use the Paraquita Bay lands on Tortola to plant and rear livestock. However, according to information from the House of Assembly Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Report, this is expected to be addressed.
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